Hawkins County, Tennessee Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Hawkins County is located in Tennessee with a total population of 57,446. It is the 25th most populous county out of 95 in Tennessee.

Age Demographics

The median age in Hawkins County is 45.9 years. This is 18% higher than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Hawkins County is $55,278. This is 18% lower than the state median of $67,097. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 30% lower. The poverty rate stands at 17.1%. This is 24% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 8.4%. This is 77% higher than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $166,900. Housing costs are 35% lower than the state median of $256,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x. 79.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 19% higher than the state average of 67.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

Hawkins County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.0% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.8%. The Black or African American population (1.2%) is well below the state average of 15.7%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.8%) is well below the state average of 7.1%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 1.8%.

Education

16.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 45% lower than the state rate of 30.4%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 86.4%.